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Monthly Calendar: Northwest Nailtechs Networking Retreat

Education in the Northwest can be hard to come by. To solve this problem, five years ago a group of nail techs got together to form an educational networking event. For the first three years, the

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Sharing Knowledge

Yes, thank you NAILS Magazine for the opportunity to write this blog with Jill. This has been a wonderful learning experience for myself and for my cohort in the salon.  I completely agree will you Jill,

E-File Certification Summer Workshops

Started by Vicki Peters, and currently directed by Simmy Bredal-Bell, the E-File Certification Program gives advanced training and instruction on how to properly use the e-file in most every salon service one can encounter.Every use is

LeChat’s Perfect Match Gel Polish & Nail Lacquer (Part 1)

Part 1 – Prepping

Wear Test: The Miracle Manicure

Seven days ago, the NAILS staff tried out Tammy Taylor’s new Miracle Manicure. It’s a light-cured base coat that increases the wear time of regular nail polish. As promised, today I’m reporting on the wear.All of

New Nail School, Networking Event in Wisconsin

It’s a good time to be a nail tech or aspiring nail tech in the Midwest. For aspiring nail techs, there’s a new nail-focused school, Elite Nail School and Training Center that just opened in Madison,

Link Love: 4/8/11

I hope everyone has had a busy week at your salons and that pedicure clients are coming out of winter hibernation. (If not, this Hot Lava Pedicure might coax them out.)Here are some of the most

The Miracle Manicure

I’m so stoked because today I got to A) meet Tammy Taylor in person B) try out her new Miracle Manicure Base Coat, which is such a unique product that when I originally read about it

Product Spotlight: Neon Nail Art Pens from Cina

Cinapro Nail Creations is coming out with new Neon Nail Art Pens for summer. The neon colors are fun and will make a bold statement. With neon colors being a popular choice for nail polish this

Ask an Editor: How Can I Do the Nails for a Cover of NAILS Magazine?

Hi guys. Once a week, I’m going to answer a frequently asked question (FAQ) about NAILS Magazine. This way, I will have a place to refer other readers when they ask the same question and hopefully